Rose and Perennial Garden:
Cotinus coggygria ‘Ancot’ and Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ have both just leafed out and are breathtaking
Rodgersia sambucifolia and Rodgersia ‘Die Schone’ are starting to flower across from Slater Forest Pond
Allium ‘Purple Caila’ is just starting
Syringa ‘Baildust’ and Syringa ‘Bailbelle’ are starting to flower behind the pergola
Geum rivals ‘Flames of Passion’ may be small, but is beautiful and definitely worth checking out, near the overlook!

CLASSIC PLANTASTIC! Plant Sale: June 13-14

Ladies and gentlemen, grab your trowels and get ready to plant. Please join Dan Robarts, Sharmon Provan, the dedicated cadre of Plant Sale volunteers and myself, Diane Walden, for a great plant weekend. We’ve assembled a diverse group of seeds, annuals, perennials, natives, and exotics sure to intrigue both plant geeks and avid beginners alike. We’ll answer as many questions as you can throw at us and will happily gallop about the gardens to show off its wonders and point out mature specimens of various plant sale offerings. Help us grow an even better garden for you and all CMBG visitors! Trowels at the ready!

Too Gaudy? Several types of Peonies will be on sale; Why not add this classic bloomer to your garden?

Classic Paeonia lactiflora ‘Coral Charm’ – Coral Charm Peony. Unfortunately, we’ve heard that this particular peony will not be making it in time for the sale this weekend. There will be many other peonies available!

A great perennial to grow for BIG spectacular cuts is Aralia racemosa – American Spikenard. It boasts tiny white flowers on large arching stems which then ripen to form purplish fruits with long vase life.

Aralia racemosa – American Spikenard

Don’t forget the butterflies. There will be several types of Milkweed on hand; this one also makes a great cut.